Great Bentley Primary School

About Great Bentley Primary School

Great Bentley Primary School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 244 pupils on roll. It is part of PENROSE LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

244 / 270 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Plough Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD

Phone

01206250331

Headteacher

Sarah Skillern

Website

http://www.greatbentley.essex.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Bentley Primary School?

Great Bentley Primary School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Great Bentley Primary School have?

Great Bentley Primary School has 244 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Great Bentley Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Great Bentley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Bentley Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Bentley Primary School is part of PENROSE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Great Bentley Primary School?

Great Bentley Primary School is located at Plough Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD.